This is a discussion on CC at a Tea Party within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I'm planning on attending the Tea Party in Las Cruces NM on the 15th, that is being held in a public park. Does anyone see ...
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I'm planning on attending the Tea Party in Las Cruces NM on the 15th, that is being held in a public park. Does anyone see any problems carrying at the demonstration? I am looking for some input as it may become a hostile environment. I'm comfortable carrying but am looking for specific statutes regarding carry during a protest.
"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier
and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the
service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the
love and thanks of man and woman."
-- Thomas Paine (The American Crisis, No. 1, 19 December 1776)
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Hummm...lots of thoughts...but will stick to your basic question:Originally Posted by flagflyfish
No
Rick
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Not in AR..
(18) Any place where a parade or demonstration requiring a permit is being held, and the licensee is a
participant in the parade or demonstration;
Last edited by DrLewall; April 12th, 2009 at 12:51 PM. Reason: additional info
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A quick look at Handgunlaw.us does not show a prohibition of carrying, so I'd say your good to go.
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I plan on going to a tea party here in Mass. don't think it will become hostile, but nether less I will be packing. Aren't these supposed to be peaceful events?
While people are saying "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, ... and they will not escape. 1Th 5:3
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They are supposed to be peaceful events, but ACORN has stated that it will do whatever it takes to disrupt them.
I also searched Handgunlaw and found nothing......
"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier
and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the
service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the
love and thanks of man and woman."
-- Thomas Paine (The American Crisis, No. 1, 19 December 1776)
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Yes ,as long as you keep your pinky extended
"Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country,"
--Mayor Marion Barry, Washington , DC .
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Tea Parties are suppose to be PEACFUL demonstrations.
Not a good idea to bring your sidearm to.
I'll be leaving mine in my vehicle during the Tea Party, but will re-arm right it's done.
Don't give them any reason to disrupt the Tea Party if we don't have to.
"Without fear there can be no Courage!"
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With ACORN saying they are going to disrupt and possible cause trouble at many of these Tea Parties, I don't think I would even dream of attending one while not armed. Those people are already trouble makers, socialists bordering on communists and just general all around trouble makers. I would not be surprised if they tried to violently disrupt the Tea Parties.
If it is legal to carry where the gathering is being held I would. If it isn't legal in the venue that the Tea Party is being held, I would attend another one where it is legal to carry.
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I agree with TN Mike here...
Why would anyone go somewhere that trouble could errupt and not be prepared? (Assuming that it is legal to 'be prepared'.)
Lot's of trouble in WalMart parking lots lately, but if I have to go there...should I go unarmed?
Stay armed...whenever it's legal...stay safe!
"That I cannot do."
"Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks."
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I would say as long as local law permits.......go for it.
"The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people; it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government--lest it come to dominate our lives and interests." --Patrick Henry
SEMPER PARATUS
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My 2 cents...
I wondered the same thing a few days ago. However, with ACORN and the Huffington crowd infiltrating the events, I have decided a definite NO.
I would suggest a better weapon/accessory for the Tea Parties would be a camera, still and/or video.
Why a camera? Well, the ACORN & Huffington radicals will have cameras and will be documenting every, what they perceive to be, negative aspect of the protest, to feed this negative publicity to the media.
There is even talk they will attempt to instigate trouble so they can capture this stuff.
Don't give these idiots any chance to turn this into something bad.
Be better than they are!
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That camera will come in VERY handy to the CSI group who are trying to investigate your 'chalk outline'..."Hey, look at this guys, the whole crime is right here on video...too bad this guy wasn't able to defend himself though..."
Stay armed...when legal...stay safe! I'm just sayin'...
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"That I cannot do."
"Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks."
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My thinking is, "Why go somewhere (unless you absolutely have to) where you believe there is good probability of needing to use a firearm for SD?" Don't forget, your BRAIN is your best weapon in self-defense. If it ain't safe, and you know that beforehand ... don't go. If it becomes unsafe after you arrive, leave. It's that simple.
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"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid." - John Wayne
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I agree 100% with retsupt99 here - if it becomes a hostile situation, you want to be armed. Of course, the presence of your sidearm shouldn't make it more likely that violence will erupt.
RexNorthwood - Why in the world should the OP not bring his firearm if it is legal to do so? I assume you think it would be too much of a hassle to carry both a gun and a camera (???). Your phrase 'be better than they are' leads me to believe that you think there is something wrong with carrying, which is a somewhat foreign attitude here.
That said, welcome to the forum, and enjoy!
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